The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee (ARC Review)

June 29, 2017

Title: The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue Author: Mackenzi Lee Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Historical, Fantasy, GLBT Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books (HarperCollins) Published: June 27, 2017 A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Henry “Monty” Montague was born and bred to be a… Read More The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee (ARC Review)

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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas (Review)

June 27, 2017

Title: A Court of Wings and Ruin Author: Sarah J. Maas Type: Fiction Genre: YA, NA, Fantasy, Romance Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books Date published: May 2, 2017 Format: Digital Page Count: 707 Source: Personal purchase Summary: Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s maneuverings and the invading king threatening… Read More A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas (Review)

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Top Ten Tuesday (#28): Top Ten Books I’ve Read In 2017 So Far

June 27, 2017

I had a very strange experience just a few minutes ago. Last night and this morning, while laying in bed, I was thinking of how I hadn’t looked at the Top Ten Tuesday prompt for this week yet, and that I really should. I was also thinking that I really wish Top Ten Tuesday would… Read More Top Ten Tuesday (#28): Top Ten Books I’ve Read In 2017 So Far

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Calendar Girls Wrap-Up (June 2017)

June 26, 2017

We kicked it a little old school this month with some picks from the master himself: Shakespeare! And quite a few ladies shared their favorite plays, which Melanie and I are so grateful to each and every one of you for. Without you, there is no Calendar Girls! So, thank you so much for participating this month… Read More Calendar Girls Wrap-Up (June 2017)

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The Bone Queen by Alison Croggon (ARC Review)

June 24, 2017

Title: The Bone Queen: Pellinor: Cadvan’s Story Author: Alison Croggon Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy Publisher: Candlewick Press Date published: June 13, 2017 (originally published on February 18, 2016) Format: Paperback Page Count: 416 Source: Publisher A physical copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest… Read More The Bone Queen by Alison Croggon (ARC Review)

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The Mummy (2017) (Film Review)

June 24, 2017

Title: The Mummy Directed by: Alex Kurtzman Screenplay: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie, and Dylan Kussman Music: Brian Tyler Cinematography: Ben Seresin Edited by: Paul Hirsch, Gina Hirsch, and Andrew Mondshein Production Companies: Perfect World Pictures, Secret Hideout, Conspiracy Factory, and Sean Daniel Company Type: Fiction Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Adventure, Action Producers: Alex Kurtzman, Chris Morgan,… Read More The Mummy (2017) (Film Review)

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The New Disney Princess Book Tag

June 21, 2017

First, I would like to say thank you to Dani @ Perspective of a Writer for tagging me to complete this awesome tag! And secondly, I’d like to thank the creators of this tag Mandy and Zuky (links to their blogs in the rules below)!

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Top Ten Tuesday (#27): Top Ten Series I’ve Been Meaning To Start But Haven’t

June 20, 2017

And I’m back! I’m sorry to have missed last week’s Top Ten Tuesday! I just don’t really pay attention to the dads in the books that I read…and therefore was unable to think of ten books to list for that prompt. I will have to go and check out the choices of those who did… Read More Top Ten Tuesday (#27): Top Ten Series I’ve Been Meaning To Start But Haven’t

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Fight Like a YA Girl Book Tag

June 19, 2017

Thank you so much for Beware the Reader for tagging me to complete this tag, and also thank you to Krysti @ YAandWine for launching this awesome and fun tag! I also really like the quote which Beware the Reader took from Krysti’s original post: “It is so important for everyone to see examples of… Read More Fight Like a YA Girl Book Tag

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The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King (Mini ARC Review)

June 16, 2017

Title: The Hundredth Queen Author: Emily R. King Type: Fiction Genre: YA, Fantasy, Romance Imprint: Skyscape Publisher: Amazon Publishing Date published: June 1, 2017 Format: Digital Page Count: 300 Source: NetGalley A digital copy of this book was kindly provided by the publisher through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: As an orphan ward… Read More The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King (Mini ARC Review)